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Robinson Art Auction First Look March 6
Dr. Edward Joseph Robinson, Marblehead resident and longtime supporter of the Marblehead Festival of Arts. The Marblehead Festival of Arts, in partnership with the family of Dr. Edward Joseph Robinson, is proud to announce the auction of his collection of Festival logo art and sculptures. The auction will kick off with a First Look at Abbot Hall on Friday, March 6 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and will run through Sunday, April 7. Bidding will take place online (link to follow). A
Festival Staff
Feb 31 min read


Artisans' Marketplace Applications Open March 1 - 31, 2026
Applications for the 2026 Marblehead Festival of Arts Artisans' Marketplace will open on March 1 and end on March 31. Sally Marcy and Susan j Schrader are once again joining forces as co-chairs to put together an amazing three-day event in honor of the 60th Marblehead Festival of Arts!
Festival Staff
Feb 11 min read


Marblehead Festival of Arts Celebrates Its 2026 Logo Premiere Party
The winning logo design by student artist Brayden Coe! His inspiration and design will be featured in our 2026 logo, which will be used on all Festival material and merchandise.
Festival Staff
Feb 11 min read
Speed Puzzling Is a Major Success!
January's speed puzzling event was a massive success! This sold out event featured 20 teams of two, competing at Abbot Hall to see who's the fastest in Marblehead to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in under two hours. There were crowds in the overhead gallery, press coverage on the floor, and a lot of laughs and smiles all around.
Festival Staff
Feb 11 min read


Bringing Speed Puzzling to Marblehead
by Meghan Perlow, Vice President, MFoA As a long time puzzler, when the discussion came up about rotating in additional events to bring year-round involvement to the festival, I knew exactly what to start with. Speed puzzling has grown in popularity internationally, including national and international championships popping up with incredible record breaking times from the fastest puzzlers in the world. New England remains fairly limited in speed puzzling opportunities, so it
Meghan Perlow
Dec 22, 20251 min read


Create the 2026 Festival Logo!
The Marblehead Festival of Arts invites professional and nonprofessional individuals who currently reside, work, attend a school, or belong to an arts association in Essex County to submit entries for the 60th Marblehead Festival of Arts Logo Contest. This long-standing and prestigious competition, as old as the festival itself, produces a one-of-a-kind design to symbolize each year's event. Festival logos appear on merchandise, signage, web pages, and so much more, and are u
Festival Staff
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Artisans' Holiday Marketplace Returns!
Marblehead's annual holiday tradition returns! The Marblehead Festival of Arts is proud to present the Artisans' Holiday Marketplace ! Enjoy shopping for unique, creative, hand-crafted gifts for your friends and family—and maybe yourself, too! This one-of-a-kind market in historic Abbot Hall will feature new artists and returning favorites, providing you a wide selection of gifts for everyone in your life. But shopping is just the beginning! Sip on signature cocktails and cra
Festival Staff
Nov 14, 20251 min read
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